Thread: Point Blank Shot

Another reason for playing Rogue/Wiz/AA is I get to play an Elf and don't have to worry about XP penalty. I loathe half-elves. The only build that has tempted me to play a half elf is the Bard/FTR/AA. _________________ AME Vice-Chairman <---- We've Moved! The Only NWN Podcast

Quote: Posted 09/29/09 23:10 (GMT) by Tybae I'm more of a fan of the Epic Dodging Dex based Rogue/Wiz/AA. I agree. Although it sounds cool, it could be made to work with the right skills and strategy, and it is definitely in the original pnp spirit of ranger-style play, ranger/wiz/aa is just not that great a choice when compared to other aa builds. bard/aa/sd bard/fighter/aa bard/rdd/aa (dev critter) rogue/wizard/aa...

Hello, I am using a ranger/wizard character in SOU with the intention of becoming an arcane archer eventually. I took the point blank shot feat since it is a requirement, the first time I've taken this one. The feat description seems to imply that I should now keep my bow equiped even in melee? Will I really be better off doing this rather than switching to dual wield in close combat? I intend to keep STR at 16 and use leveing to increase...

It depends on what difficulty mode you're playing. If you're playing in "Normal" or easier, with Point Blank Shot you will suffer no penalty in melee combat. But in "Hardcore" or harder, you will suffer an attack of opportunity if you're using a ranged weapon in melee combat. The main reason to take Point Blank Shot is to take the Rapid Shot feat, that will allow to fire an extra arrow for a...

I just restarted playing a ftr/wiz heading to arcane archer, and I figure I'll carry a sword so I can use a shield. that's at least +2 AC, which is nice. of course, with wpn focus for +1 to hit, PBshot for +1 to hit and damage, wpn specialization for +2 damage (if you pick that up as well), +2 to hit, +3 to damage might be better than +2 to AC. Depending on the type of melee weapon, of course.

Quote: Posted 09/29/09 19:43 (GMT) by Cygnus Xone The feat description seems to imply that I should now keep my bow equiped even in melee? Point blank shot: A character with this feat negates the -4 penalty for using missile weapons in melee, and gains an additional +1 to attack and damage with ranged weapons when the target is within 15 feet. That is not saying that you should keep your bow equipped in melee, but that doing so is no...